BMW F01 F02 Wing Fender Front Left Side Panel N/S Imperial Blue Metallic - A89

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

BMW F01 F02 Front Left Fender Imperial Blue Metallic - A89 is an original body part from the Front Fenders category, designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. The Imperial Blue Metallic - A89 paint finish helps maintain body color consistency while limiting the scope of painting work after body repair.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7261461-IBB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7261461
• Substitutable numbers: 7261461, 41007261461, 7204495, 41007204495, 7185185, 41007185185
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Imperial Blue Metallic - A89
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and Fitment for BMW F01 F02

The presented fender is specifically designed for the BMW F01/F02 series, ensuring a proper fit with the body lines and factory mounting points. Its placement on the vehicle, specified as front – left side, guarantees compatibility with the front end structure, headlights, bumper, and driver's door in the respective body versions.

Thanks to its original geometry, the fender maintains correct assembly gaps, which is important for both aesthetics and proper force distribution within the body structure. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs where precise restoration of the car's original form is crucial.

Imperial Blue Metallic - A89 Color and Repair Benefits

The factory Imperial Blue Metallic - A89 color is a distinctive, dark blue metallic paint used on BMW's higher-class models. Using a fender already in this shade allows for limiting the painting scope to potential shade matching, rather than fully painting a bare part. In practice, this shortens repair time and can reduce the overall cost of body restoration.

The metallic paint finish provides a visually consistent effect with other body panels, and proper surface preparation before installation and polishing allows for an aesthetically pleasing color transition between the fender and the doors and hood.

Usage Characteristics and Advantages of a Used Part

A used part offers a reasonable compromise between cost and functionality, especially for repairing vehicles several years old. An original fender from a dismantled car typically retains its factory sheet metal thickness and proper rigidity, which is important for the entire front body structure's performance.

The main advantages of using such a part include:

• maintaining original geometry and mounting points,
• the possibility of limiting painting work due to the existing Imperial Blue Metallic finish,
• better visual fit with other body panels compared to low-quality aftermarket alternatives.

Professional Installation and Use in Body Repairs

The front left fender for BMW F01 F02 is designed for installation at factory mounting points, facilitating work for body and paint shops. A correctly installed part restores the proper contour of the wheel arch, ensures adequate space for the wheel, and works with the inner fender liners and bumper mounting elements.

In case of post-accident repairs, using an original fender helps minimize the need for additional bodywork adjustments, leading to a more stable final result and a lower risk of issues with the fit of adjacent panels.

Related Products and Technical Knowledge about BMW

If you are planning a comprehensive front-end repair for your BMW and also need other parts from the fenders, wheel arches, or side panels category, check the available parts in the BMW Front Fenders category.

For users interested in the differences between standard body parts and M and M Performance sport versions, a discussion on the impact of these components on the car's character might be useful – more information can be found in the article BMW M Performance: How Do BMW M Components Differ from Standard Ones?.